Benchmarking Activity

Date: August 14, 2023 @ 9:00am-12:00pm

Venue:
Attendees:
USEP
Dr. Shirley S. Villanueva
Engr. Filmann T. Simpao
Dr. Eleonor T. Guden
Mr. Leo Ian D. Jovero
University of Southeastern Philippines
RDE Conference Room
USeP Obrero Campus, Davao City
DA-PhilRice
Atty. Jerry C. Serapion
Ms. Cherry Ann F. Baldo
Ms. Iby Z. Munar

Purpose of visit: To know the best practices of the University of Southeastern

Philippines in terms of Commercializing IPs and handling commercialization challenges.

Note/Proceedings of the meeting:

The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Division (KTTD) at USeP started in 2015 and
is headed by Engr. Filmann T. Simpao.

KTTD Services includes the following:

 Intellectual Property Management Unit (IPMU)
- Patent Search Information
- Freedom to Operate
- Patent Drafting
- Patent Prosecution
- IP Audit
- IP Education
- IP Management

 Technology Transfer Unit (TTU)

- Licensing
- Market Support
- Research Agreements
- Outright Scale
- Joint Venture
- Industry Support
- Technology Valuation
- Fairness Opinion Report

 Technology Business Incubation Unit (TBIU)

 - Business Concept Development
- Technology & Market Validation
- Investment & Networking Support
- Business Plan
- Market Study

 Digihub Fablab Unit (DFU)

- Prototype Development & Engineering
- Design and Machine Operation Training
- Advisory and Consultation

Last year They have strummed around 50 or more women-preneurs, the adaptive
community of College of Business Administration extension program, which they
classified into 6 groups and referred to as incubatees. They are trained by our college of
business Administration Extension Program to do a business plan and technology
adaptation; those are some of the trainings they offer in AGILab. AGILab is a Technology
Business Incubator based in University in Southeastern Philippines, Davao City,
supports aspiring tech entrepreneurs. Also known as the Sandbox of Davao City, AGILab
conducts activities like training, mentorship and innovation programs (Training and
seminars for students, INNO Fiesta (pitching), Tech shopping to Tech adaption, First IGP
Summit, Barangay bazaars). KTTD engaged in smart farming which some of their
coordinators are producing but due to pandemic KTTD struggled to operate but an
opportunity came from DOST-PCAARD they pushed through. A collaborative project
with the department of Trade and Industry (DTI XI) and the Department of Science and
Technology called DigiHub-FabLab Davao that aims to provide the tools, training and
resources for their innovations in academe, micro, small and medium scale enterprises
(MSMEs), inventor groups, hobbyists and design professionals. Because of USeP being
dependent on funding from agencies, they aligned on what is embedded to their
university. Knowing that USEP is an academic institution with various fields, they
engaged more with smart farming, post-harvest facilities and food technologies for the
reason that Government agencies, like DOST, are interested in funding projects aligned
with Agri- tech. USeP adapted the DOST 6 Ps Project Output Guide when assessing
technologies/ innovations.

DOST 6 Ps Project Output Guide

1. Publication - contribution to the general body of knowledge through scientific
publications
2. Patent - tangible measure of innovation
3. Product - commercial value of outputs
4. People Services - increase in the scientific workforce
5. Places and Partnerships - facilities and networks that enable increased 6Ps
outputs
6. Policies - adopted science-based guidelines

We have Intellectual Property Inventory compiled from the students and faculty.
At first, the team who created the research is not ready for business because struggles
came up because the research is highly technical. USeP also considered Spin off because
some of their faculties are interested. So USeP crafted Spin off policy which they
presented to top management and research development.

Challenges - Funding (71 IP applied but only 16

(with potential) was pursued
because Annuities is expensive.)
- almost all of our Tech has TRL
output of 4. IRL is too low, and
most of successful product has
high IRL
- Collection of royalty (was put on
hold due to pandemic)
- Pending applications due to long
process.
- Application for FDA (food tech
outputs)
Weakness - Time Management (sir Filman
can’t focus solely on IP)
- USeP is a state University, our
sustainability depends on the
funding from Government
agencies.

Strength - all colleges in USeP have their own

IP inventory. we conduct IP
education for the faculty and
students
- USeP partnered with different
association which provided them
opportunities.
- We embed IP in our Curriculum.
Vertical Integration (Students
have Food Tech outputs)
On IP Valuation we use the three method the Market, Income, and Industry (they
represent a specific weight). We adapted also the _________ where there is a minimum
percentage. Royalty is based on what is stated on the memo circular of DOST.

Awards and Recognition

For three (3) consecutive years (2021-2023) the Caraga State University was able to
receive a “Platinum Recognition Award” awarded by the Intellectual Property Office of
the Philippines.

Organizational Chart
KTTD’s Road Map